Alexander III Obol, Thunderbolt reverse
PRICE 47 · 336 BC-323 BC · B19
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
Head of beardless Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress
Reverse
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Thunderbolt
About This Type
This PRICE 47 is an obol of Alexander III (336 BC-323 BC), struck at the B19 mint. The reverse depicts Thunderbolt. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 0.69g, 9mm diameter.
About the Obol
The obol was the smallest standard silver denomination in Greek coinage, worth one sixth of a drachm. Typically weighing under 1 gram, obols are tiny coins that require careful handling and storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PRICE 47?
- PRICE 47 is a Silver Obol of Alexander III (336 BC-323 BC) struck at the B19 mint cataloged under Price no. 47.
- How do you identify PRICE 47?
- The obverse depicts Head of beardless Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress. The reverse depicts Thunderbolt with the inscription ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ.
- What are the physical specifications of PRICE 47?
- PRICE 47 was struck in Silver, standard weight 0.69g, diameter 9mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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